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MD17 FFX

2017 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,339 mi
Last recorded32,339 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD17 FFX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 32,339 miles

both front tyres worn edges starting to perish

both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 16 Jun 2026 32,339 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front tyres worn edges starting to perish

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2025 28,573 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 28,002 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 27,209 miles

Front wiper starting to smear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 27,209 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front wiper starting to smear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 25,223 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 19,072 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 15,530 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020

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How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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MD17 FFX is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 22,496 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MD17 FFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 9 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MD17 FFX registered?

MD17 FFX is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 July 2017.

Is MD17 FFX safe to buy?

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